Thursday, May 19, 2011

Where the Mockingbird Sings, for Skywatch

There isn't anything special about this photo of the mockingbird's tree. It would be wonderful if I could present it to you with the sounds I heard that day--the wind in the grass, the mockingbird's song, and the meadowlark answering him from just down the path.

As it is, there is just a photo of a tree surrounded by a lot of open space. I've gotten used to these huge expanses with no people and only the sounds of nature. I don't think I would feel right if I couldn't see these immense blue skies of New Mexico.

15 comments:

I don't know why songs have been popping into my head lately when I visit here! (Today it's "... and if that mocking bird don't sing, I'm gonna buy you a diamond ring..." :)You could always start making video clips!Trees surrounded by open space... YES!

I disagree - it's a special photo. you've made it that and more. I'm so happy I'm able to see those glorious New Mexico skies through your eyes. If I can't see them through my own by being right there, the next best thing is this.

There really is nothing like New Mexico sky Clair, you're absolutely right! I've often wished I knew how to take and post videos for the mockingbird song. They're pretty much the only perching bird we see around here.

(My unknown juvenile, by the way, turned out to be a LIMPKIN. Definitely a new bird for us. )

A little birdie told me, Although I don’t know why, That if I were to look up, Way up into the sky, I’d see some wondrous planets, The moon and sun and stars –There before my very eyes Blazed Jupiter and Mars!

Hi Clair — Thanks for visiting my blog, especially for going back to the beginning. That's what it's all about, the chapters in the beginning, but I took up posting to memes when I hit writer's block.New chapters will be forthcoming, eventually, one hopes!— K

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